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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: victim impact statement in full

Summary

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, a 41‑year‑old mother, councillor, and Fine Gael candidate, delivered a victim impact statement after receiving unsolicited sexually explicit videos. She described the incident as a profound violation of her privacy and sense of security, affecting her personal life, professional duties, and campaign activities. The videos forced her to question her safety and caused her to feel a real, tangible threat. She noted the emotional toll on her family, who became more vigilant and concerned. Carroll expressed that she did not wish to be in court or to use the proceedings for personal distress, but felt compelled to address the intrusion to protect herself and her loved ones. The statement highlighted the lasting impact of the assault on her personal and public life.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: victim impact statement in full. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 2019 Incident
• 2022-05-11 Publication

Why: I do not wish to be here with every fibre of my being but because I do not wish to feel like this or to use my time like this, where it could be spent on constructive , productive things like responding to my constituents, working in the Oireachtas or being with my little boy. CNI source report

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

Read the original CNI report